Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

What Is a Bunion?A bunion forms when bones in the front of the foot move and the big toe leans inward towards the smaller toes. The result of this process is a bony bump on the joint at the base of the big toe. The skin over the bump or bunion may be swollen,...

Heel Pain Can Be Treated!Do you suffer from heel pain when you get up in the morning? If so, you should seek professional help and have a proper diagnosis performed. Heel pain can be caused by several different foot-related conditions. The information provided in...

Preparing for an ABI Test An ankle-brachial index (ABI) test is a quick, safe, and noninvasive screening used to assess a patient’s risk of having peripheral artery disease or other conditions that can cause poor blood flow in the lower limbs. During an ABI test,...

Why Laser Therapy Is Effective in Treating Toenail Fungus Onychomycosis, or tinea unguium, is a type of fungal infection that can affect fingernails and, more commonly, toenails. If you have a fungal toenail infection your nail may become thickened, brittle,...

Exercises Can Help Relieve Achilles Tendonitis Pain Many active people develop what is known as Achilles tendonitis, which occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed over a period of days, rather than suddenly. It is usually the result of repetitive use and the...

Ingrown Toenails 101 When the toenail becomes curved and grows into the skin along the sides of the nail, it forms an ingrown toenail. This can result in pain, inflammation, redness, swelling, and in some cases an infection. Issues such as genetics, improperly...